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Large Fire Destroys Galveston Seafood Warehouse; 2 Hospitalized, Dog Rescued
Firefighters rescued three people and a dog, and crews remained on scene to monitor hotspots after the warehouse was destroyed, officials said.
- On Aug 5, 2026, The Galveston Fire Department responded to a large fire at Texas Gulf Seafood near 7th Street and Wharf Road, where firefighters rescued three people and one dog with no injuries reported.
- Firefighters from Galveston County and the Port in Houston joined the response after crews found the warehouse fully engulfed in flames, prompting a second alarm to contain the blaze.
- Crews contained the blaze by early Thursday morning, though residents may continue to see smoke as officials monitor the area for hotspots and check conditions throughout the day.
- Resident Keith Spell noticed the fire while walking his dog, saying, "We've been keeping an eye on it because we do reside here and we're worried about flames catching the fuel tanks on fire."
- The Galveston Fire Marshal is investigating the fire's cause, according to city spokesperson Marissa Barnett, as the warehouse was destroyed and no injuries were reported.
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Large fire at Galveston seafood warehouse contained; three people and dog rescued
Galveston firefighters contained a massive overnight blaze at a Texas Gulf Seafood warehouse, rescuing three people and a dog with no injuries. Crews battled flames into Thursday as investigators probe the cause.
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